Young Jazz Series

An easy-going chart, with a relaxed straight-eighth groove at about 116 BPM, 'Smiles and Smiles to Go' features an alto solo with a suggested written solo, trumpet 1 range up to G on top of the staff,...

An easy-going chart, with a relaxed straight-eighth groove at about 116 BPM, 'Smiles and Smiles to Go' features an alto solo with a suggested written solo, trumpet 1 range up to G on top of the staff,...

Down-home and bluesy, slow and greasy! This outstanding chart blends a New Orleans-style slow swing and contemporary harmonies. The best of both worlds comes alive within the creative mind of arranger...

Down-home and bluesy, slow and greasy! This outstanding chart blends a New Orleans-style slow swing and contemporary harmonies. The best of both worlds comes alive within the creative mind of arranger...

Down-home and bluesy, slow and greasy! This outstanding chart blends a New Orleans-style slow swing and contemporary harmonies. The best of both worlds comes alive within the creative mind of arranger...

The title speaks for itself! Victor Lopez does it yet again with this classic pop song now for the young jazz musician. No solos but plenty of funky groove plus a call-and-response section. Lead trump...

With a funky riff and strong backbeat, this chart is a groove to play. Victor Lopez wrote a repetitive two-measure break that is the focus of this chart along with solo space for alto sax, trumpet and...

With a funky riff and strong backbeat, this chart is a groove to play. Victor Lopez wrote a repetitive two-measure break that is the focus of this chart along with solo space for alto sax, trumpet and...

With a funky riff and strong backbeat, this chart is a groove to play. Victor Lopez wrote a repetitive two-measure break that is the focus of this chart along with solo space for alto sax, trumpet and...

This chart has a easy-going funky groove with a straight eighth feel. Writer Mike Smukal included a written out tenor solo and 1st trumpet range to to written G. It's catchy, well-written and fun to p...

Slick and funky, this hot Gordon Goodwin chart is for the younger players. There are written solos for 1st alto (cued for 2nd alto) and a 1st trumpet solo cued in all four trumpet parts. Lead trumpet...

Slick and funky, this hot Gordon Goodwin chart is for the younger players. There are written solos for 1st alto (cued for 2nd alto) and a 1st trumpet solo cued in all four trumpet parts. Lead trumpet...

Bring pure funk energy to the stage! With Tower of Power's iconic hit "What Is Hip?", arranged for Big Band by Belwin Music, you are guaranteed to thrill both your musicians and your audience. If you...

If you are looking for easy yet hip, this is it. A funky Tower of Power hit, this chart is accessible at 166 BPM with no solos and trumpet 1 range is to F top line. Fun to play. (2:35)

It's funky and accessible - it's a Gordon Goodwin tune arranged for young band. The tempo is around 180 BPM with written-out solos available for any saxophone. The lead trumpet range is to written G o...

Oh yeah, it's time for another 'chicken' flavored chart! This one is definitely funky and more accessible than previous 'chicken' charts. Lead trumpet range is only to written G on top of the staff, a...

Oh yeah, it's time for another 'chicken' flavored chart! This one is definitely funky and more accessible than previous 'chicken' charts. Lead trumpet range is only to written G on top of the staff, a...

Yep, it's the 20-year anniversary of the original 'Chicken' chart arranged by Kris Berg - it's time to celebrate with Son of the Chicken! This original is more accessible for younger bands with a chor...

Oh yeah, a funky New Orleans groove garnished with chicken flavor! Played at around 160 BPM, the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff and includes suggested written solos for tenor 1...

Oh yeah, a funky New Orleans groove garnished with chicken flavor! Played at around 160 BPM, the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff and includes suggested written solos for tenor 1...

Oh yeah, a funky New Orleans groove garnished with chicken flavor! Played at around 160 BPM, the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff and includes suggested written solos for tenor 1...

Fresh from arranger/composer Ralph Ford, here is a rock blues with a Billy Joel-type rhythm section groove. The band has some funk rhythms along with alto sax, trumpet, and guitar solos that are writt...

Wade in the Water is a gospel rock that should be played around 148 BPM featuring a slow chorale introduction and modest brass ranges. Check out the written solos for alto 1, trombone 1, and trumpet 1...

Wade in the Water is a gospel rock that should be played around 148 BPM featuring a slow chorale introduction and modest brass ranges. Check out the written solos for alto 1, trombone 1, and trumpet 1...

A very clever treatment of this well-known traditional spiritual, the opening statement is a slow chorale moving into an easy shuffle played around 138 BPM. The melody bounces between sections then in...